Since this woman is selling one of many, it could be her worst house or in an area that she no longer likes.

I just listened to your pod cast and learned quite a bit, especially about old naked woman!

Most people don't embark on a real estate career with this much commitment.

(I welcome tips on locations) Additionally I have aligned myself with some super excited partners to embark on some "dolling up" and reselling.It's a great day in Real Estate!

But there were damages because of a dog & he left us a $525 water bill & the lease was specific about 60 days written notice.I approached her to track him down for payment but he had moved in with another woman (2 miles from our home) & was working off the books to avoid child support & their health care payments.

I was all set to put my grungy pants on and get to work, but my wife (good woman that she is) sat on the checkbook and ruined my fun.Ultimately, the upgrade question is what convinced us to use a Realtor.

In my past life I have owned a woman-owned HVAC company in New York City, I have done some investing in tax liens, and have attended several tax sales.

This woman kept a small dog that relieved itself on the carpet & the hardwood oak floors ..... here is what my guy had to do to repair it ..... the $300 non-deductible pet deposit didn't quite cover it !!!

Second would be to query neighborhood folks about their own house, and the word around the campfire (I avoided a house last year because the woman I met in her front yard had a story or two about mold and contractors not being all that satisfactory in response to it (I know, negatives rise to the top more easily than positives do, but still, I became worried and began to fret about big builders).Part of me wants to work harder for a living and do 1-3 fix and flips a year, the other wants to get into a buy and hold so as to use leverage.

Also, by the looks of it she is a very traditional Korean woman, and I need to respect her cultural business practices.